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The Controversy Continues.......
Sensationalism at some of its best. The unconscionable attempt to use scare tactics and biased reporting to promote a select group of peoples' beliefs on a nation.
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Endangered Primates in Vietnam
The chance of long term survival for a critically endangered species, the Grey-shanked Douc, went up by around 1/6th with discovery of group estimated at 180 animals.
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Language in Primates
Non-human primates' capability for language is a result of their motivation, which lies in the importance of protection, social status, and for teaching skills.
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The Top 25 Most Endangered Primates
Endangered primate conservation specialists use the list to raise awareness and to monitor progress in each species' recovery. Five species are only recently discovered.
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Are Humans Omnivores?
Is there a such thing as a true omnivore? How do you classify animals as herbivores, carnivores, granivores, fructivores or omnivores? Are humans really omnivores?
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Brazilian Amazon's Two New Monkeys
Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection.
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Congo Fighting Affects Gorillas
Mountain gorillas endure new round of slaughter. Rangers find healthy infant before fighting resumes in DRC's Virunga Park, home of nearly half of world population.
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Gorillas - Central Africa
Finding gorillas in the dense jungles of Central Africa.
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Lighting for Primates
Use of lighting to benefit primates as well as other animals/birds/people.
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Operant Conditioning in Managing Diabetes in Primates
Ways in which primates may be taught by using non-invasive methods.
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Planting for Primates
Plants that are safe for primates and suggestions on where to obtail further information for landscaping using edible plants.
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Primate Books - Part 1
A list of primate books I have in my personal library with a brief description of each title.
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Primate Books - Part 2
Part 2 of the listing of primate books in my personal library.
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Primate Care Book Review
This is an excellent reference book for the new primate caretaker, as well as the experienced primate keeper, to use as a handy guide.
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Primate Facilities
A simple look at housing facilities for primates.
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Primate Problems
Baboons are playful, funny, and adorable animals when viewed in our zoos. Happily playing with their young, they seem to be a very peaceful kind of creature. In the wild in some countries however, the baboon population is beginning to get a reputation as a menace and a danger to people and animals alike.
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Primate Videos
A list of documentaries about primates.
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The Great Primate Debates - Part 1
Controversy abounds when it comes to monkeys in the private sector. This series of articles addresses some of those issues.
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The Great Primate Debates - Part 2
Monkeys and Kids are not usually a good combination.
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The Great Primate Debates - Part 3
One's person's insight in regards to the great controversy over non-human primates being kept in private caretaking situations.
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The Social Role of Infants in Human and Non-Human Primates
Although many implicitly believe in the naked, a-social innocence of the newborn, infants occupy an important social role from the moment of birth. Their participation in this role has significant consequences not only on their own development, but also on the continuing development and social value of their caretakers.
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Thumb-sized Primates and Snakes with Legs!
The recent discovery of thumb-sized primates and fossil snakes are helping scientists redefine the evolution of animals.
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Videos including Primate Segments
Six videos with interesting segments on primates are described in brief here.
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Why Not Possess a Personal Primate - Part 1
The negative side to primates in captivity situations.
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Why Not Possess A Personal Primate - Part 2
Health issues to consider when thinking about sharing your life with a primate.
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A Day In The Life
A typical day in my life, living with primates.
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A Tribute To Willow
This article pays tribute to the grace bestowed on us by having known Willow.
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Captivating Capuchins - Part 1
A vivid description of the various species of capuchin monkeys.
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Emergency Preparedness
A basic plan to care for your monkey in the case of an emergency.
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Enrichment Ideas - Part 1
A plethora of ideas to make life in captivity more interesting for primates.
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Infant Formula - To Use or Not to Use - Part 1
Factors to take into consideration when a non-human primate may need a formula substitute, in lieu of the biological mother's milk.
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Infant Formula - To Use or Not to Use - Part 2
(Factors to take into consideration when a non-human primate may need a formula substitute, in lieu of the biological mother's milk.)
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The Risks of Infant Formula Feeding
The Risks of Infant Formula Feeding in non-human primates.
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Willow Wisp
The ongoing saga of co-habitating with a non-human primate (monkey). Part 2
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Willow Wisp - Part 2
Willow's life with me.
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Willow Wisp - Part 3
Willow's untimely demise.
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A Tribute to Lu Hall
Remembering Lu Hall, a wonderful woman who cared deeply about primates.
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Book Review - "Bringing Up Ziggy"
An enlightening journey into the lives of a special wonam, her family and a capuchin monkey named Ziggy.
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Book Review - "Next of Kin"
A thirty year journey in the life of Washoe, the signing chimpanzee.
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Captivating Capuchins - Part 2
The pleasures and perils of sleeping with Mookie and Milo.
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Controversy Abounds - Where Do You Stand?
Thoughts on where to draw the line in the entertainment industry, especially using primates.
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Enrichment Ideas - Part 2
More enrichment ideas for primates.
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Fun Stuff
Do's and Don'ts of feeding a primate.
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Goodies Up for Grabs
A few money saving ideas to make at home.
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Harry Harlow
Experimental psychologist Harry Harlow spent 40 years studying love, attachment, isolation and more in a primatology lab.
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Marmosets and Tamarins (Part One)
A basic introduction to the smallest of the primates species.
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